Saccharide Siloxanes Stable In Aqueous Environments And Methods For The Preparation And Use Of Such Saccharide Siloxanes

ABSTRACT

A novel saccharide siloxane copolymer has improved stability in the presence of water as compared to certain previously known saccharide siloxanes. The saccharide siloxane copolymer is useful in personal care compositions.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Saccharide siloxanes are known in the art. Saccharide siloxanescomprising a hydroxyl functional saccharide component and anorganosiloxane component were found to be useful when applied to hair,skin, fabric, paper, wood and other substrates. The saccharide componentmay be covalently bound to the organosiloxane at one or more pendant orterminal positions, or some combination thereof, through linkagesincluding but not limited to ether, ester, and amide bonds. However, theknown saccharide siloxanes may suffer from the drawback of losses ofperformance and/or functionality, especially in aqueous environments.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A saccharide siloxane copolymer (copolymer) has the following formula:

R² _(a)R¹ _((3-a))SiO—[(SiR²R¹O)_(m)—(SiR¹ ₂O)_(n)]_(y)—SiR¹ _((3-a))R²_(a); where

-   -   each R¹ can be the same or different and each R¹ comprises        hydrogen, an alkyl group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an organic        group, or a group of formula R³-Q;        -   Q comprises an epoxy, cycloalkylepoxy, primary or secondary            amino, ethylenediamine, carboxy, halogen, vinyl, allyl,            anhydride, or mercapto functionality;    -   subscripts m and n are integers from 0 to 10,000 and may be the        same or different; each subscript a is independently 0, 1, 2, or        3;    -   subscript y is an integer such that the copolymer has a        molecular weight less than 1 million;    -   each R² has formula Z-(G¹)_(b)-(G²)_(c), and there is an average        of at least one R² per copolymer molecule, where        -   G¹ is a saccharide component comprising 5 to 12 carbon            atoms,        -   a quantity (b+c) has a value ranging from 1 to 10, and            subscript b or subscript c can be 0,        -   G² is a saccharide component comprising 5 to 12 carbon atoms            additionally substituted with organic or organosilicon            radicals,        -   each Z is a linking group and is independently selected from            the group consisting of: —R³—N(R⁸)—C(O)—R⁴—,            —R³—CH(OH)—CH₂—N(R⁸)—R⁴—, or

—R³—CH(N(R⁴)(R⁸))CH₂OH;

-   -   where each R³ and each R⁴ are divalent spacer groups comprising        a group of formula (R⁵)_(r)(R⁶)_(s)(R⁷)_(t),        -   where at least one of subscripts r, s and t is 1, and        -   each R⁵ and each R⁷ are independently either an alkylene            group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms or a group of formula            (R⁹O)_(p), where            -   subscript p is an integer with a value ranging from 1 to                50, and            -   each R⁹ is a divalent organic group, and            -   each R⁹O may be the same or different,        -   each R⁶ is —N(R⁸)—, where R⁸ is selected from R³, a group of            formula Z—X, an unsaturated hydrocarbon group, or a reaction            product of —N(H)— with an epoxy functional group, a            cycloalkylepoxy functional group, a glycidyl ether            functional group, an acidic anhydride functional group, or a            lactone;            -   each X is independently a divalent a carboxylic acid,                phosphate, sulfate, sulfonate or quaternary ammonium                radical, and    -   with the provisos that        -   at least one of R³ and R⁴ must be present in the linking            group, and        -   each R³ and each R⁴ may be the same or different.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A saccharide siloxane copolymer (copolymer) has improved aqueousstability. The copolymer comprises a saccharide component and a siloxanecomponent. The siloxane component forms the backbone of the copolymermolecule. Saccharide components may be bonded to the siloxane backbonein terminal groups, pendant groups, or both terminal and pendant groups.Alternatively, the saccharide component may be bonded to the siloxanebackbone in a pendant group. Without wishing to be bound by theory, itis thought that when the copolymer contains a pendant saccharidecomponent, the copolymer has improved stability in the presence of wateras compared to a previously known saccharide siloxane. And, when thecopolymer contains pendant saccharide components and no terminalsaccharide components, the copolymer may exhibit even further improvedstability in the presence of water as compared to a previously knownsaccharide siloxane, or as compared to a copolymer according toparagraph [0003] having terminal saccharide components and not pendantsaccharide components.

The copolymer may be a solid or a fluid under ambient conditions oftemperature and pressure, e.g., at 25° C. and 760 mmHg. Whether thecopolymer is a solid at ambient conditions, or a fluid such as a liquidor a gum, depends on various factors including the degree ofpolymerization (DP) of the copolymer. The copolymer may have a DPranging from 2 to 15000, alternatively 50 to 5,000, alternatively, 100to 1,000, alternatively 50 to 1,000, and alternatively 100 to 400.

The copolymer has the formula: R² _(a)R¹_((3-a))SiO—[(SiR²R¹O)_(m)—(SiR¹ ₂O)_(n)]_(y)—SiR¹ _((3-a))R² _(a). Inthis formula, each R¹ can be the same or different. Each R¹ compriseshydrogen, an alkyl group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an organic group, or agroup of formula R³-Q. Group Q comprises an epoxy, cycloalkylepoxy,primary or secondary amino, ethylenediamine, carboxy, halogen, vinyl,allyl, anhydride, or mercapto functionality.

Subscripts m and n are integers from 0 to 10,000 and may be the same ordifferent. Each subscript a is independently 0, 1, 2, or 3.Alternatively, each subscript a may be 0. When subscript a is 0, then atleast one of subscripts m and n is greater than 0, and all of thesaccharide components are in pendant groups (not terminal groups) on thecopolymer. Subscript y is an integer such that the copolymer has amolecular weight less than 1 million. Subscript y, and at least one ofsubscripts m and n, may be greater than 0 such that a saccharidecomponent is in a pendant group on the copolymer.

Each R² has formula Z-(G¹)_(b)-(G²)_(c), and there is an average of atleast one R² per copolymer molecule. Group G¹ is a saccharide componentcomprising 5 to 12 carbon atoms. Subscript b or subscript c can be 0.However, a quantity (b+c) has a value ranging from 1 to 10. Group G is asaccharide component comprising 5 to 12 carbon atoms additionallysubstituted with organic or organosilicon groups. Substituted means thata hydrogen atom bonded to a carbon atom has been replaced with anothersubstituent, such as with an organic group or an organosilicon group.Each Z is a linking group.

Each Z is independently selected from the group consisting of:—R³—N(R⁸)—C(O)—R⁴—, —R³—CH(OH)—CH₂—N(R⁸)—R⁴—, or —R³—CH(N(R⁴)(R⁸))CH₂OH.Each R³ and each R⁴ are divalent spacer groups comprising a group offormula (R⁵)_(r)(R⁶)_(s)(R⁷)_(t). At least one of subscripts r, s and tis 1. Each R⁵ and each R⁷ are independently either an alkylene group of1 to 12 carbon atoms or a group of formula (R⁹O)_(p). Subscript p is aninteger with a value ranging from 1 to 50. Each R⁹ is a divalent organicgroup. Each R⁹O may be the same or different. Each R⁶ is —N(R⁸)—, whereR⁸ is selected from R³, a group of formula Z—X, an unsaturatedhydrocarbon group, or a reaction product of —N(H)— with an epoxyfunctional group, a cycloalkylepoxy functional group, a glycidyl etherfunctional group, an acetic anhydride functional group, or a lactone.When R⁸ is an unsaturated hydrocarbon group, R⁸ may be an alkenyl group.The alkenyl group may have 2 to 12 carbon atoms and is exemplified byvinyl, allyl, decenyl, and dodecenyl. Each X is independently a divalenta carboxylic acid, phosphate, sulfate, sulfonate or quaternary ammoniumradical. At least one of R³ and R⁴ must be present in the linking group.Each R³ and each R⁴ may be the same or different.

The copolymer described above was surprisingly found to have improvedstability in aqueous environments as compared to previously knownsaccharide siloxanes. This benefit makes the copolymer described aboveparticularly useful in personal care compositions. The copolymerdescribed above may also have both improved stability and improvedperformance in personal care compositions.

DEFINITIONS AND USAGE OF TERMS

The art of “personal care” is intended to include any topical treatmentof any portion of the body that is intended to provide a benefit to thatportion of the body. The a benefit may be direct or indirect, and may besensory, mechanical, cosmetic, protective, preventative or therapeutic.While it is contemplated that the human body is a particularly desirabletarget substrate for the presently disclosed personal care compositionsand products formulated therefrom, it will be readily apparent to oneskilled in the art that other mammals having similar tissues, especiallykeratinacious tissue such as skin and hair, may be suitable targetsubstrates and that therefore veterinary applications are within thescope of the present invention.

The personal care compositions, as provided, are adapted to provide abenefit to a portion of the body. As used herein, “adapted” meansformulated in a manner that permits safe and effective application ofthe benefit to the portion of the body. As used herein, “safe andeffective” means an amount that provides a level of benefit perceivableby a consumer seeking such a benefit without damaging or causingsignificant discomfort to the consumer seeking such a benefit. Asignificant discomfort is one that outweighs the benefit provided suchthat an ordinary consumer will not tolerate it.

A person of ordinary skill in the personal care formulation arts willappreciate the well-known criterion for selecting the essentialingredients, optional additives and excipients, that are suitableaccording to the intended application of a particular personal carecomposition. Non-limiting examples of additives which may be formulatedinto the personal care compositions in addition to the copolymerinclude: additional silicones, aerosols, anti-oxidants, cleansingagents, colorants, additional conditioning agents, deposition agents,electrolytes, emollients and oils, exfoliating agents, foam boosters,fragrances, humectants, occlusive agents, pediculicides, pH controlagents, pigments, preservatives, biocides, other solvents, stabilizers,sunscreening agents, suspending agents, tanning agents, othersurfactants, thickeners, vitamins, botanicals, waxes, rheology-modifyingagents, anti-dandruff, anti-acne, anti-carie and wound healing-promotionagents.

It is not uncommon for certain benefits to be sacrificed in personalcare products formulated to provide multiple benefits in a singleproduct. For instance, with respect to hair, an increase in conditioningbenefit is often accompanied by a decrease in hair “body” or volume.Addition of the copolymer may permit the formulation of products whichcombine such benefits without sacrificing the efficacy of some, and,indeed, in some formulations it provides synergy with respect to thecombination of benefits. Personal care products formulated from thepersonal care compositions comprising the copolymer described herein mayprovide enhancements in benefits which typically derive from effectswhich antagonize one another, for example, enhancing both conditioningand curl retention benefits. They also may provide thickening benefitsin hair, skin, and color cosmetics.

In addition, the addition of the copolymer described herein to personalcare compositions may eliminate or lessen the need for certain otheradditives. For example, because of the increased hydrogen bondingproperties of the copolymer described herein, it is an effectivethickening agent for cyclic silicones such as cyclomethicone and maytherefore lessen the need for other thickening additives which mayincidentally confer undesirable product properties such as stringency,residue formation and/or conditioning defects.

The copolymer described herein may be a gum, waxy solid or solid atambient conditions. It should be noted, however, that there is a subsetof the copolymer that exists in a liquid form, and liquid dispersibleforms may also be produced by manipulating conditions such astemperature. However, for some copolymers to achieve a viscosity rangethat permits ready formation of dispersions, for example solutions oremulsions, the copolymer must first be solubilized by being dissolved ina suitable solvent or solvent blend.

The solubilized copolymer is then used to form a solution or emulsionfor ready delivery into the personal care composition. The particularsolvent blend is selected based upon the ionic properties of thecopolymer, and the suitability of that solvent for the intendedapplication. In one specific embodiment the solvent blend comprises amixture of paraffin and an alcohol. In a very specific embodiment thealcohol comprises isopropyl alcohol, 2-butyl-octanol, or a combinationthereof. Alternatively, the alcohol may comprise 2-butyl-octanol.

The term “dispersion” as used herein means a two-phase system where afirst phase comprises finally divided particles distributed throughout abulk second phase and the first phase constitutes an “internal” ordispersed phase while the second phase constitutes an “external” orcontinuous phase.

The term “solution” as used herein is intended broadly to includemechanical dispersions, colloidal dispersions and true solutions, andshould not be construed as limited to the latter. A solution is adispersion comprising a uniformly dispersed mixture wherein a firstphase constitutes the solute and a second phase constitutes the solvent.

The term “emulsion” as used herein means a dispersion comprising amixture of two immiscible liquids with the liquid constituting thefirst, dispersed internal phase being suspended in the second,continuous phase with the aid of an emulsifier.

All amounts, ratios, and percentages are by weight unless otherwiseindicated. As used herein, the articles ‘a’ ‘an’ and ‘the’ each refer toone or more, unless otherwise indicated by the context of theapplication.

Composition

The copolymer described above may be formulated in a composition. Thecomposition comprises (A) a copolymer described above in paragraph[0003], and (B) an additional ingredient. The additional ingredientdepends on the specific copolymer selected and the desired end use forthe composition.

The composition may be a personal care composition. The personal carecomposition may comprise: (i) the copolymer described above inparagraphs [0003] to [0010], and optionally (ii) a carrier mediumsuitable to permit topical application of the personal care compositionto a portion of the body. The personal care composition is adapted toprovide a benefit to the portion of the body to which it is applied. Inaddition, the personal care composition may optionally comprise (iii) across-linker, which acts to cross-link among the copolymer(s) and/orwith the substrate to which the composition is applied. The personalcare composition may optionally comprise (iv) a surfactant.

Cross-linkers suitable for crosslinking the copolymer are known in theart. In specific embodiments, the crosslinking substantially occursbetween the hydroxy-functional groups of the saccharide components. Inmore specific embodiments the cross-linker may be selected from thefollowing non-limiting list: boric acid, borate ester (e.g.,tri-n-propyl borate, triisopropanolamine borate), alkyl boronic acid orester (e.g., phenyl boronic acid), titanate, (e.g., titaniumisopropoxide, diisopropoxytitanium bis(acetylacetonate)), zirconate,glyoxal, glutaraldehyde, epichlorohydrin, urea-formaldehyde, zirconiumammonium carbonate, salt of a multivalent ion, bifunctional epoxy orglycidyl compounds (e.g., 1,4 butanediol diglycidyl ether),di-(N-hydroxymethyl)urea, di-isocyanate (e.g., toluene diisocyanate,hexamethylene diisocyanate), 2-chloro N,N di-ethylacetamide, sodiumtrimetaphosphate, phosphorous oxychloride, acrolein, N-methyl urea,dicarboxylic acid, bis-acid chloride, dialkyldichlorosilane (e.g.,dimethyldichlorosilane), alkyltrichlorosilane (e.g.,methyltrichlorosilane), reactive siloxane resin, and combinationsthereof. In a very specific embodiment, the cross-linker comprises areactive siloxane resin or boronic acid or ester.

Alternatively, the copolymer may be delivered to the personal carecomposition as a dispersion. Diluting or dispersing the copolymer makesit easier to process, and suitably employable solvents includepolydimethylsiloxanes, hydrocarbons, and alcohols. Particularly suitablesolvents are cyclic siloxanes, hydrocarbon-alcohol mixtures, linear longchain alcohols and branched long chain alcohols, and water.

Due to the compatibility of the copolymer with hydrocarbons, siliconesand alcohols, as well as with water, they may be incorporated into bothaqueous and non-aqueous based personal care products, which provide abenefit to the portion of the body. In embodiments where the portion ofthe body comprises hair, the benefit may include increased ease and holdof hair-styling, fixative effects and shine-enhancement.

Methods for Making Compositions

The copolymers may be formulated into a composition in a substantiallypure form, or as a dispersion in the form of either a solution or anemulsions. Depending on the form used, the copolymer may be formulatedinto oil in water, water in oil, water in silicone and silicone in watersystems. In the case of some aqueous-based formulations thesaccharide-siloxane may be added directly to the formulation as a solid.In one embodiment, the dispersion is in the form of a solution. Thesolvent may be substantially aqueous or substantially non-aqueousdepending on the desired end use of the composition. In a specificembodiment the substantially non-aqueous solvent comprises a volatile ornon-volatile solvent and in a very specific embodiment the substantiallynon-aqueous solvent comprises a volatile hydrocarbon or a silicone ormixtures thereof. In a more specific embodiment the substantiallynon-aqueous solvent comprises a silicone.

The term “volatile” as used herein means that the solvent exhibits asignificant vapor pressure at ambient conditions. Examples of suitablevolatile silicones include siloxanes such as phenyl pentamethyldisiloxane, phenylethylpentamethyl disiloxane, hexamethyldisiloxane,methoxy propylheptamethyl cyclotetrasiloxane, chloropropyl pentamethyldisiloxane, hydroxypropyl pentamethyl disiloxane, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, decamethyl cyclopentasiloxane and mixtures thereof.Particularly suitable silicones are the cyclomethicones. In a veryspecific embodiment the volatile silicone comprises a cyclic siloxane.

The copolymer ingredient is typically added to the personal carecomposition as a dispersion. Because of this, one may describe itsconcentration with respect to either the dispersion component or thepersonal care composition as a whole. In one embodiment wherein thepersonal care composition comprises a dispersion, the dispersioncomprises from 0.1% to 50% copolymer by weight percent and from 0.01% to25% copolymer by weight percent of the composition. In a more specificembodiment the dispersion comprises from 2% to 40% copolymer by weightpercent and from 0.2% to 10% copolymer by weight percent of thecomposition. In an even more specific embodiment the solution comprises20% copolymer by weight percent and 0.5 to 2% copolymer by weight of thecomposition.

In one embodiment of the personal care composition, the dispersion is inthe form of an emulsion. The emulsion additionally comprises asurfactant to maintain the dispersion, and water as the continuousphase. The internal phase comprises the dispersed solubilized copolymer.Nonionic, amphoteric (including zwitterionic), anionic or cationicsurfactants may all be suitable. Oil in water emulsions are typicallyused because they are easier to handle and disperse readily intowater-based formulations.

An additional embodiment of the present invention is directed to acopolymer emulsion. The emulsion is an oil in water emulsion comprisingan internal phase comprising the copolymer and a continuous phasecomprising water. The copolymer emulsion comprises a surfactant whichmaintains the dispersion of the internal phase due to its amphipathiccharacter.

An additional embodiment of the present invention is directed to thecontinuous phase of the oil in water emulsion. The pH of the continuousphase can be adjusted with acids and bases. In these cases, enhancedelevated temperature stability has been shown after neutralizing theemulsion. The preference is to use natural acids such as acetic acid orcitric acid. Other acids include arachidonic acid, ascorbic acid,benzoic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid, coconut acid, corn acid,cottonseed acid, dehydroacetic acid, dilinoleic acid, erythorbic acid,formic acid, fumaric acid, gluconic acid, glutamic acid, glycolic acid,glycyrrhetinic acid, glycyrrhizic acid, hyaluronic acid, hydrogenatedcoconut acid, hydroxystearic acid, isostearic acid, lactic acid, lanolinacid, lauric acid, linoleic acid, maleic acid, malic acid, myristicacid, oleic acid, olive acid, palmitic acid, pantothenic acid, pca,peanut acid, pentetic acid, phosphoric acid, picramic acid, polyglutamicacid, propionic acid, rice bran acid, ricinoleic acid, salicylic acid,sorbic acid, soy acid, stearic acid, sunflower seed acid, tall oil acid,tartaric acid, trilinoleic acid, undecylenic acid, urocanic acid, alphahydroxyl acids, 2-hydroxyoctanoic acid, 2-hydroxydecanoic acid, alphalipoic acid, but nearly any proton donator is acceptable for loweringthe pH.

Addition to Examples Example 14 Polymer Emulsification, Speed Mixer

A copolymer (47.5 grams) from the examples above was blended with Isofol12 (2-butyloctanol) from Sasol Co. (2.5 grams), and further blended withTergitol 15-s-3 (which is a secondary ethoxylated (˜3) alcohol with 11to 15 carbon atoms) from the Dow Chemical Company of Midland, Mich., USA(1.0 grams) via a Hauschild Engineering Speed Mixer (Model # DAC 150 FZ)with a speed of 3500 rpm for 15 seconds in a max 100 g cup. Tergitol15-s-40 (a secondary ethoxylated (˜40) alcohol with 11 to 15 carbonatoms, 70% concentration in water) also from Dow Chemical Company (5.5grams) and de-ionized water (4.5 grams) were added and immediatelysubjected to high levels of mixing shear as provided by the Speed Mixer.Typically, 4 cycles of mixing at 3500 rpm for 25 seconds each followedby mixer cup scraping were needed to fully transition the mixture to anoil-in-water configured emulsion. Subsequent incremental additions ofde-ionized water (totaling 39.0 grams) were also completed using theSpeed Mixer. Post additions of preservatives into the water phase weremade, consisting of Phenoxetol-Low Phenol (Phenoxyethanol) from Clariant(0.9 grams) and Neolone 950 (methylisothiazolinone, 9.5% in water) fromRohm and Haas (0.079 grams). Some emulsified saccharide siloxaneco-polymers yield either an acidic or basic solution. In these cases,enhanced elevated temperature stability has been shown afterneutralizing the emulsion. The preference is to use natural acids suchas citric or acetic, but nearly any proton donator is acceptable forlowering the pH. For raising measured pH values, hydroxyl ion donatingsubstances or various other bases can be incorporated. The neutralizingagent used should be suitable for the final application of the emulsion.All mixing was completed at atmospheric pressure and at room temperaturewith some heat being generated during the inversion step observed to beapproximately 40° C. The resulting product was an oil in water emulsionwith a mono-modal particle size distribution having a volume averageparticle diameter of 300.0 nanometers as measured by a Malvern particlesize analyzer (model # MS-S). The product had a Non-Volatile Content(NVC) of 55% by weight by subjecting two grams of emulsion to 105° C.for two hours.

Example 15 Polymer Emulsification, Change Can Mixer

One of several variations of a saccharide siloxane copolymer (2042.5grams) prepared in the above examples was blended with Isofol 12(2-butyloctanol) from Sasol Co. (107.5 grams) and was further blendedwith Tergitol 15-s-3 (C11-C15 secondary ethoxylated (˜3) alcohol) fromDow Chemical Company (42.8 grams) via a Ross change can mixer equippedwith 2 disperser blades and an anchor style scraper blade commonlycalled a tri-shaft design (Model # VMC-1) with a speed of 40 rpm on thescraper blade for 3 minutes. Tergitol 15-s-40 (C11-C15 secondaryethoxylated (˜40) alcohol, 70% concentration in water) from Dow ChemicalCompany (236.8 grams) and de-ionized water (100.9 grams) were added andimmediately subjected to high levels of mixing shear as provided by theRoss Mixer. Typically 2 cycles of mixing at 4000 rpm on the disperserblades and 40 rpm on the scraper blade for 3 minutes each followed bymixer scraping with a spatula of both the blades and pot were needed tofully transition the mixture to an oil-in-water configured emulsion.Subsequent incremental additions of de-ionized water (totaling 1727grams) were also completed using the Ross Mixer. Post additions ofpreservatives were made into the water phase, consisting ofPhenoxetol-Low Phenol (Phenoxyethanol) from Clariant (38.7 grams) andNeolone 950 (methylisothiazolinone, 9.5% in water) from Rohm and Haas(3.4 grams). Some emulsified saccharide siloxane co-polymers yieldeither an acidic or basic solution. In these cases, enhanced elevatedtemperature stability has been shown after neutralizing the emulsion.The preference is to use natural acids such as citric or acetic, butnearly any proton donator is acceptable for lowering the pH. For raisingmeasured pH values, hydroxyl ion donating substances or various otherbases can be incorporated. The neutralizing agent used should besuitable for the final application of the emulsion. All mixing wascompleted under vacuum at a level of 20 in Hg to minimize foaming.Natural heat was generated during the inversion step and cooling wasutilized on the mixer pot jacket to maintain temperature below 40° C.The resulting product was an oil in water emulsion with a mono-modalparticle size distribution having a volume average particle diameter of300.0 nanometers as measured by a Malvern particle size analyzer (model# MS-S) and with a Non-Volatile Content (NVC) of approximately 55% byweight by subjecting two grams of emulsion to 105° C. for two hours.

Other embodiments provide methods for preparing the emulsions. Thecopolymer emulsions may be prepared either by: 1) emulsifying preformedcopolymers or 2) by polymerizing monomers into a higher molecular weightcopolymer in each individual emulsion particle e.g., via emulsion orsuspension polymerization. In one embodiment, a surfactant-water blendis added to a solubilized copolymer first in order to establish thedispersion and fix the water phase. Optional additional portions ofwater are added as required by the desired property profile of theemulsion and/or its intended applications.

It will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that there isa continuum for the ease with which a desired emulsion forms. Copolymeremulsions share similar constraints with other emulsions. That is, theyare thermodynamically unstable, require a surfactant to maintain thedispersion, and need an input of energy to initiate emulsification.Simple agitation via mixing may be sufficient, or higher shear meansincluding the employment of high shear devices may be required. In otherinstances, a polymer emulsification or inversion method may be needed.

A degree of agitation necessary to form the emulsion may requireemployment of mixing devices. Mixing devices typically provide therequired energy input. Non-limiting examples of these mixing devicesspanning the shear range include: 1) a vessel with an impeller, forexample, propeller, pitched blade impeller, straight blade impeller,Rushton impeller, or Cowles blade; 2) kneading type mixers, for example,Baker-Perkins; 3) high shear devices which use positive displacementthrough an orifice to generate shear, for example, homogenizer,sonolator, or microfluidizer; 4) high shear devices using a rotor andstator configuration, for example, colloid mills, homomic line mills,IKA, or Bematek; 5) continuous compounders with single or dual screws;6) change can mixers with internal impellers or rotor/stator devices,for example, Turello mixer; and 7) centrifugal mixers, for example,Hauschild speedmixers. Combinations of mixing devices can also providebenefits, for example a vessel with an impeller can be connected to ahigh shear device.

The choice of mixing device is based on the type of internal phase to beemulsified. For example, low viscosity internal phases can be emulsifiedusing high shear devices which use positive displacement through anorifice. However, in the case of high viscosity internal phases, arotor/stator device, twin screw compounder or change can mixer are oftenbetter choices. In addition, internal phases that contain hydrophilicgroups are often easier to emulsify and therefore a simple vesselconfigured with an impeller may be sufficient.

The viscosity of the copolymer depends on various factors including themolecular weight of the siloxane portion, the number of saccharideunits, the mole percent of saccharide units per siloxane, and theexternal conditions such as temperature and pressure. One skilled in theart would recognize that variable internal phase viscosities may beachieved by varying proportions in blends of copolymers with solvents orsolvent mixtures.

The most desirable order of ingredient addition in the preparation ofthe emulsion is determined empirically. For example, a desirable orderof addition for a thick-phase emulsification may be: (a) solubilize thecopolymer in a solvent or solvent blend to a desired viscosity; (b)blend in a surfactant; (c) add water in increments with shear until athick phase emulsion forms; (d) dilute with water to desiredconcentration, with shear. A desirable order of addition for a “pre-mix”with high shear may be: (a) add all the water to a mixing vesselconfigured with an impeller; (b) blend a surfactant with the water; (c)slowly add the copolymer phase to the water to make a rough emulsion;(d) convey the rough emulsion through a high shear device until adesired particle size is achieved.

Nonionic surfactants are suitable for making the emulsions and includealkyl ethoxylates, alcohol ethoxylates, alkylphenol ethoxylates, andmixtures thereof. Cationic, amphoteric and/or anion surfactants are alsosuitable and are typically added in addition to a nonionic surfactant.In a specific embodiment the emulsion comprises a nonionic surfactantand in another specific embodiment the emulsion comprises a cationicsurfactant and a nonionic surfactant.

In one embodiment of the personal care composition wherein the copolymeris delivered to the composition in the form of an emulsion, the emulsioncomprises 5% to 95% copolymer by weight percent of the emulsion and thecomposition comprises 0.01% to 25% saccharide-siloxane by weight percentof the composition. In a more specific embodiment the emulsion comprises10% to 60% copolymer by weight percent of the emulsion and from 0.2% to10% copolymer by weight percent of the composition. In an even morespecific embodiment the solution comprises 20 to 50% copolymer by weightpercent and 0.5 to 2% copolymer by weight of the composition.

The personal care compositions comprising the copolymer may beformulated into personal care products. The personal care products maybe functional with respect to the portion of the body to which they areapplied, cosmetic, therapeutic, or some combination thereof.Conventional examples of such products include, but are not limited to:antiperspirants and deodorants, skin creams, skin care lotions,moisturizers, facial treatments such as acne or wrinkle removers,personal and facial cleansers, bath oils, perfumes, colognes, sachets,sunscreens, pre-shave and after-shave lotions, shaving soaps, andshaving lathers, hair shampoos, hair conditioners, hair colorants, hairrelaxants, hair sprays, mousses, gels, permanents, depilatories, andcuticle coats, make-ups, color cosmetics, foundations, concealers,blushes, lipsticks, eyeliners, mascara, oil removers, color cosmeticremovers, wrinkle fillers, skin imperfection hiders, skin surfacesmoothers, eyelash curlers, nail varnishes, hair make-up products, eyeshadows, body makeups, and powders, medicament creams, pastes or spraysincluding anti-acne, dental hygienic, antibiotic, healing promotive,nutritive and the like, which may be preventative and/or therapeutic. Ingeneral the personal care products may be formulated with a carrier thatpermits application in any conventional form, including but not limitedto liquids, rinses, lotions, creams, pastes, gels, foams, mousses,ointments, sprays, aerosols, soaps, sticks, soft solids, solid gels, andgels. What constitutes a suitable carrier is readily apparent to one ofordinary skill in the art.

In some personal care product embodiments comprising the inventivepersonal care composition, inclusion of the copolymer decreases the needfor other thickening agents in the formulation. In these embodiments,desired viscosity or thickness of the product is maintained with alesser amount than is typical of conventional thickeners. This isparticularly desirable in products wherein the thickening agentantagonizes a desirable effect of another benefit agent, such as, forexample, a conditioning agent. It is also desirable in products whereone or more thickening agents are included for processing or formulationcharacteristics rather than for any desired benefit they provide to theportion of the body to which they are applied. In these cases, thecopolymer may permit a decrease in the one or more thickening agentsthat possess antagonistic performance characteristics.

In some personal care product embodiments comprising the inventivepersonal care composition, inclusion of the copolymer decreases the needfor water in oil, and more specifically water in silicone emulsifiers.The copolymer itself may provide emulsification properties. In theseembodiments, desired emulsification of the product is maintained with alesser amount than is typical of conventional water in siliconeemulsifiers.

In a specific embodiment of the personal care product comprising thepersonal care composition, the benefit comprises a conditioning benefitand the portion of the body comprises hair. Specific examples of theconditioning benefit include, but are not limited to an anti-static,lubricity, shine, viscosity, tactile, manageability, or a stylingbenefit. Non-limiting examples of manageability benefits include ease ofdry and/or wet combing. Non-limiting examples of styling benefitsinclude curl retention or hair-relaxing benefits. The conditioner may bea rinse-off or leave-in conditioner. In a specific embodiment theconditioning benefit comprises a curl-retention benefit.

Examples of suitable conditioning agents include, but are not limitedto, cationic polymers, cationic surfactants, proteins, natural oils,silicones other than the copolymer, hydrocarbons, nonionic surfactants,amphoteric surfactants, or mixtures thereof. Examples of additionalsilicones which may be useful in the present personal care compositionsinclude, but are not limited to: alkyl methyl siloxanes, cyclicsiloxanes, gums, linear siloxanes, MQ siloxane resins, MTQ siloxaneresins, and polyether siloxane copolymers.

Further embodiments of the present invention are direct to methods forproviding a benefit to a portion of the body. One such method comprisesadministration of a safe and effective amount of a personal care productcomprising the inventive personal care composition to a portion of thebody. In one specific embodiment, a method of treating hair comprisingadministering a safe and effective amount of the novel personal carecomposition is provided. A very specific embodiment provides a method ofstyling and holding hair comprising administering a safe and effectiveamount of the novel personal care composition. As used herein, “safe andeffective” means an amount that provides a level of benefit perceivableby a consumer seeking such a benefit without damaging or causingsignificant discomfort to the consumer seeking such a benefit. Asignificant discomfort is one that outweighs the benefit provided suchthat an ordinary consumer will not tolerate it.

Formulating personal care products with the personal care compositioncomprising the copolymer as described above provides a thickeningbenefit. In a specific embodiment, an antiperspirant, hair, skin andcolor cosmetic products are provided. The antiperspirant product isformulated with the personal care composition comprising the copolymeras described above, wherein the benefit comprises a thickening benefitsufficient to maintain suspension of antiperspirant salts when theformulation comprises a substantially less than typical amount ofconventional thickeners. In specific embodiments, the antiperspirantproduct is provided in the form of a solid, a soft solid or a gel. In amore specific embodiment the solid form comprises a soft solid or a gel.

Another specific embodiment of the present invention is directed to anemulsification benefit for water in oil and more specifically, water insilicone formulations. The amount of water in silicone formulation aidsneeded may be lower than typical when the copolymer is used in theformulation. In a more specific embodiment an antiperspirant product isformulated with the composition comprising the copolymer. In an evenmore specific embodiment the solid form comprises a gel.

Another specific embodiment provides a personal care product comprisingthe novel personal care composition where the benefit comprises anenhanced conditioning benefit and the portion of the body comprisesskin. An embodiment directed to a method of treating skin is providedwhich comprises: (1) administration of a safe and effective amount ofthe personal care product comprising the novel personal carecomposition; and (2) rubbing the safe and effective amount into theskin.

Another specific embodiment is directed to a color cosmetic productcomprising the novel personal care composition where the benefitcomprises a cosmetic benefit. More specific embodiments are directed toliquid foundations.

Methods for Making the Saccharide Siloxane Copolymer

A copolymer described in paragraphs [0003] to [0010] may be made by amethod comprising:

1) reacting an amine functional polyorganosiloxane containing a primaryamine and a secondary amine with a sugar lactone to consume the primaryamine,2) reacting the product of step 1) with a capping agent to block thesecondary amine. The secondary amine functionality may be selected fromaminoethylaminopropyl, and aminoethylaminoisobutyl. The sugar lactonemay be an aldonolactone or another lactone derived from a saccharide.Aldonolactones are lactones derived from aldonic acids. The cappingagent may be a lactone, a halogenated unsaturated compound, an epoxyfunctional compound, or an acid anhydride.

Step 1) may be performed by reacting (A) an amino-functionalpolyorganosiloxane and (B) an aldonolactone. Ingredient (A) may have theformula:

whereeach R¹⁰ is a independently secondary amino group; each R¹¹ isindependently a monovalent hydrocarbon group or R¹⁰; subscript w has avalue ranging from 0 to 10,000, and subscript v has a value ranging from0 to 10,000, with the proviso that when all instances of R¹¹ aremonovalent hydrocarbon groups, then subscript w is greater than 0. Thesecondary amino group may be, for example, aminoethylaminoisobutyl oraminoethylaminopropyl.

Ingredient (A) is exemplified by trimethylsiloxy-terminatedpoly(dimethylsiloxane/methyl(aminoethylaminoisobutyl)siloxane),trimethylsiloxy-terminatedpoly(dimethylsiloxane/methyl(aminoethylaminopropyl)siloxane), andcombinations thereof. Ingredient (B) is an aldonolactone or anotherlactone derived from a saccharide. The aldonolactone suitable foringredient (B) is exemplified by gluconolactone (GL), erythronolactone,galactonolactone, gluconolactone, mannonolactone, and ribolactone. Otherlactones derived from saccharides can include glucoronolactone,glucoheptanolactone, glucooctanolactone, isocitric acid lactone,saccharolactone, and lactobionolactone (LBL). Alternatively, ingredient(B) may be GL or LBL. Lactones suitable for ingredient (B) arecommercially available.

Step 2) may be performed by reacting the product of step 1) with (C) acapping agent to block the secondary amine. The capping agent may be alactone, a halogenated unsaturated compound capable of reacting with thehydrogen on the secondary amine functionality, an epoxy functionalcompound, or an acid anhydride.

The capping agent may be a lactone. The lactone may have the formula:

Each R¹² is independently a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an alkoxygroup, or a saccharide group. Alkoxy groups are exemplified by methoxy,ethoxy, propoxy, and butoxy. Alternatively, each R¹² is a hydroxyl groupor a saccharide group. Subscript u has a value ranging from 5 to 12. Thelactone used in step 2) may be exemplified by the sugar lactonesdescribed above. Alternatively, the lactone may be butyrolactone,epsilon caprolactone, gamma gluconolactone, delta gluconolactone, andLBL. Alternatively, the lactone may be gamma gluconolactone or deltagluconolactone.

Alternatively, the capping agent may be halogenated unsaturated compoundcapable of reacting with the hydrogen atom on the secondary amine. Thehalogenated unsaturated compound may be a halogenated unsaturatedhydrocarbon such as an alkenyl chloride. Suitable alkenyl chlorides mayhave 2 to 12 carbon atoms and may include vinyl chloride, allylchloride, decyl chloride, or dodecyl chloride.

Alternatively, the capping agent may be an epoxy functional compound.The epoxy functional compound may be selected from allyl epoxyfunctional compounds, cycloalkylepoxy functional compounds, glycidylether functional compounds, and glycidol.

Alternatively, the capping agent may be an acidic anhydride. The acidanhydride may have the formula:

where each R¹³ is independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group.Alternatively, each R¹³ may be an alkyl group, such as an alkyl group of1 to 12 carbon atoms. Suitable alkyl groups are represented by methyl,ethyl, propyl, and butyl. Alternatively, the acid anhydride may compriseacetic anhydride, chloroacetic anhydride, propionic anhydride, crotonicanhydride, methacrylic anhydride, butyric anhydride, isobutyricanhydride, diethyl pyrocarbonate, or 4-pentenoic anhydride.Alternatively, the acid anhydride may be acetic anhydride.

Alternatively, a copolymer according to paragraph [0003] may be preparedby a method comprising reacting an epoxy functional polyorganosiloxanewith an n-alkyl glucamine such as n-methyl glucamine. The epoxyfunctional polyorganosiloxane may be prepared by methods known in theart, such as by hydrosilylation of ingredients comprising an alkenylfunctional epoxy containing compound and a polyorganohydrogensiloxane.The alkenyl functional epoxy containing compound may be allyl glycidylether, dodecenyl glycidyl ether, tetradecenyl glycidyl ether, oroctadecenylglycidyl ether. The ingredients may optionally furthercomprise further comprise an alkene, such as undecene. Alternatively,one skilled in the art could react the n-alkyl-glucamine first with thealkenyl functional epoxy containing compound and thereafter perform thehydrosilylation reaction to attach the product thereof to thepolyorganohydrogensiloxane.

The methods described above may be performed neat or in the presence ofa solvent. The solvent may be a carrier medium as described above or asolvent such as that described in paragraphs [0017] to [0026].Alternatively, the amine functional polyorganosiloxane, or epoxyfunctional polyorganosiloxane, may be dissolved in ethanol with theother ingredients used in the method. All or a portion of the solventmay be removed, for example, by stripping or distillation, after themethod is complete. Alternatively, the copolymer may be left in thesolvent after the method is complete, for example, if the solvent is asuitable carrier medium for a composition in which the copolymer will beformulated.

The methods described above may be performed by heating. The exacttemperature depends on various factors including the specificingredients selected, however, temperature may range from 50° C. to 100°C. and reaction time for each step may be several hours, alternatively,up to 10 hours, alternatively 1 to 10 hours. The first and second stepsin the methods described above may be performed sequentially.Alternatively, step 1 and step 2 may be combined and performedsimultaneously.

In the methods described above a molar excess may be used of thefunctionality on the reagent reacting with the functionality on thepolyorganosiloxane. For example, in the hydrosilylation of allylglycidyl ether with an SiH intermediate polyorganosiloxane, a 1.1:1ratio is used of the moles allyl glycidyl ether to the moles of SiH. Theratio for the reagent to siloxane bonded functionality may be as largeas 1.8:1. Alternatively, the molar ratio may range from 1:1 to 1.8:1,alternatively 1.1:1 to 1.5:1.

Alternatively, the molar ratio of sugar lactone to amine may be 1:1,calculated from amine value of the amine functional polyorganosiloxanes.However, the molar ratio of sugar functionality in the sugar lactone toamine in the amine functional polyorganosiloxane may range from 0.5:1 to2.0:1.

EXAMPLES

The following examples are included to demonstrate the invention to oneof ordinary skill. However, those of ordinary skill in the art should,in light of the present disclosure, appreciate that many changes can bemade in the specific embodiments which are disclosed and still obtain alike or similar result without departing from the spirit and scope ofthe invention. All amounts, ratios, and percentages are by weight unlessotherwise indicated.

The following ingredients were used in the examples. GL refers togluconolactone. AGE refers to allyl glycidyl ether. DGE refers tododecylglycidyl ether. ACL refers to allyl chloride. DCL refers to decylchloride or 1-chlorodecane. AA refers to acetic anhydride. GLY refers toglycidol. IPA refers to isopropanol. Pt IV refers to a platinum catalystin which Pt is complexed with divinyltetramethyldisiloxane, also knownas Karstedt's catalyst.

Example-1a Secondary Amine of Aminoethylaminoisobutyl Reacted with AGE

DOW CORNING® Q2-8175 Fluid (Dow Corning Corp., Midland, Mich.), a150-400 cst. polydimethylsiloxane with pendant aminoethylaminoisobutylgroups (approximately 2.3 mole percent), was reacted with gluconolactoneunder the following conditions. First, 250 g of a reaction mixture wasprepared by reacting DOW CORNING® Q2-8175 Fluid having an amine value of0.51 meq/g with 11.36 g gluconolactone in ethanol solvent at 74° C.until the amine value reached to 0.25±0.05 meq/g to make thepolymer/ethanol reaction mixture. In the second step, 2.05 g AGE wasadded to 250 g of the polymer/ethanol reaction mixture (˜50%concentration). The molar ratio of secondary amine in the polymer to AGEwas 1.0:0.5. The reaction was continued at 75° C. for 8 to 12 hours.Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (H-NMR) was used to confirm thecompletion of reaction. Ethanol solvent was then stripped under vacuum.The resulting copolymer was characterized by NMR, and dynamic viscositywas checked on an ARES Rheometer.

Example-1b Secondary Amine of Aminoethylaminoisobutyl Reacted with AGE

An trimethylsiloxy-terminated amine functional polydimethylsiloxane,which had DP of 350 and contained 2 pendant aminoethylaminoisobutylfunctionalities, (300 g) was reacted with gluconolactone (4.14 g) inethanol solvent at 74° C. for 6 hours. The amine content in the polymerafter the reaction reduced from 0.155 to 0.076 meq/g. H-NMR confirmedthe consumption of primary amines of the polyorganosiloxane bygluconolactone through amide linkage. In the second step, 1.35 g AGE wasadded to 250 g of the reaction mixture (60.3% concentration) and reactedat 74° C. for 9 hours. Ethanol solvent was stripped. The resultingcopolymer was characterized by NMR, which confirmed reaction of thesecondary amine with the epoxy ring.

Example-1c Secondary Amine of Aminoethylaminoisobutyl Reacted with AGE

A trimethylsiloxy-terminated, secondary amine functionalpolydimethylsiloxane, which had DP of 375 and contained four pendantaminoethylaminoisobutyl functionalities, (200 g) was reacted with 4.9 gGL and 3.14 g AGE in-situ in ethanol solvent at 74° C. in a 1 literflask. Although the gluconolactone reaction was complete in 4 hours,only half of the AGE reacted with secondary amine. Extra AGE (3.2 g) wasadded to the reaction mixture and reacted for 6 hours. Proton NMR showedcomplete reaction of secondary amines. Ethanol solvent was stripped fromthe product under vacuum. The resulting copolymer was characterized byNMR, and room temperature rheology was tested.

Example-1d Secondary Amine of Aminoethylaminoisobutyl Reacted with AGE

In the first step, a trimethylsiloxy terminated, amine-functionalpolydimethylsiloxane having a DP of 400 and 8 pendantaminoethylaminoisubutyl functional groups per molecule was synthesizedby reacting 13.67 g gluconolactone with 250 g of an aminosiloxane havingan amine value of 0.61 meq/g. The reaction was performed in ethanolsolvent at 74° C. for 3 to 5 hours until the amine value reached0.30±0.04. In the second step, 8.94 g AGE was added to the reactionmixture and reacted at 74° C. for 5 to 8 hours. Ethanol solvent wasstripped. The resulting copolymer was characterized by NMR, andfrequency sweep dynamic viscosity was checked on an ARES Rheometer.

Example-1e Comparative

DOW CORNING® Q2-8175 Fluid (Dow Corning Corp., Midland, Mich.), a150-400 cst. polydimethylsiloxane with pendant aminoethylaminoisobutylgroups (approximately 2.3 mole percent), was reacted with gluconolactoneunder the following conditions. First, 250 g of a reaction mixture wasprepared by reacting DOW CORNING® Q2-8175 Fluid having an amine value of0.51 meq/g with 11.36 g gluconolactone in ethanol solvent at 74° C.until the amine value reached to 0.25±0.05 to make the polymer/ethanolreaction mixture. Ethanol solvent was then stripped under vacuum. Theresulting copolymer was characterized by NMR, and dynamic viscosity waschecked on an ARES Rheometer.

Example-2a Secondary Amine of Aminoethylaminoisobutyl Reacted with DGE

The first step was the same as in example 1a. However, instead of usingAGE, in the second step, 5.28 g dodecylglycidylether (DGE) was added to246 g of the reaction mixture (˜50% concentration). The molar ratio ofsecondary amine to DGE was 1.0:0.5. The reaction was continued at 75° C.for 8 hours. H-NMR was used to confirm the completion of reaction.Ethanol solvent was then stripped under vacuum. The resulting copolymerwas characterized by NMR, and dynamic viscosity was checked on ARESRheometer.

Example-2b Secondary Amine of Aminoethylaminoisobutyl Reacted with DGE

A trimethylsiloxy-terminated polydimethylsiloxane with a DP of 350,which contained 2 pendant aminoethylaminoisobutyl functionalities (300g), was reacted with gluconolactone (4.14 g) in 200 g ethanol solvent at74° C. for 6 hours. The amine content in the polymer after the reactionreduced from 0.155 to 0.074 meq/g. H-NMR confirmed the consumption ofprimary amines by gluconolactone through amide linkage. In the secondstep, 3.31 g DGE was added to 246 g of the reaction mixture (60.3%concentration) and reacted at 74° C. for 8 hours. The secondary aminereacted with DGE by opening up the epoxy ring. Ethanol solvent wasstripped. The resulting copolymer was characterized by NMR.

Example-3a Secondary Amine of Aminoethylaminoisobutyl Reacted with ACL

First, 300 g of DOW CORNING® Q2-8175 Fluid was reacted with 14.0 ggluconolactone. The reaction was performed in ethanol solvent at 60%concentration at 74° C. until the amine value decreased from 0.51 meq/gto 0.25±0.05 to form a reaction mixture. In the second step, 3.80 gallyl chloride (ACL) was added to 313 g of the reaction mixture (˜60%concentration). The molar ratio of secondary amine to ACL was 1.0:1.0.The reaction was continued at 55° C. for 2 hours and 74° C. for 9 hours.H-NMR was used to confirm the completion of reaction. Ethanol solventwas then stripped under vacuum. The resulting copolymer wascharacterized by NMR, and dynamic viscosity was checked on an ARESRheometer.

Example-3b Secondary Amine of Aminoethylaminoisobutyl Reacted with ACL

First, 300 g of a trimethylsiloxy-terminated, secondary amine functionalpolydimethylsiloxane with DP of 375, and which contained four pendantaminoethylaminoisobutyl functionalities, was reacted with 7.35 ggluconolactone in 200 g ethanol solvent at 74° C. in a 1 liter flask.The reaction was complete in 3 hours as evident from H-NMR. Second, 270g of the reaction mixture was charged in a separate flask and reactedwith 3.14 g allylchloride at 55° C. for 2 hours and 74° C. for 13 hours.H NMR showed complete reaction of secondary amines. Ethanol solvent wasstripped from the product under vacuum. The resulting copolymer wascharacterized by NMR and room temperature rheology was tested.

Example-4a Secondary Amine of Aminoethylaminoisobutyl Reacted with AA

DOW CORNING® Q2-8175 Fluid (Dow Corning Corp., Midland, Mich.), a150-400 cst. polydimethylsiloxane having the amine value of 0.51 meq/gwith pendant aminoethylaminoisobutyl groups (approximately 2.3 molepercent), was reacted with gluconolactone under the followingconditions. First, a reaction mixture was prepared by reacting 250 g ofDOW CORNING® Q2-8175 Fluid with 11.36 g gluconolactone. The reaction wasperformed in ethanol solvent at 74° C. until the amine value in thepolymer reached to 0.25±0.05. In the second step, 3.5 g acetic anhydridewas added to 238 g the reaction mixture (˜50% concentration). The molarratio of secondary amine to AA was 1.0:1.0. The reaction was continuedat 75° C. for 5.5 hours. H-NMR was used to confirm the completion ofreaction. Ethanol solvent was then stripped under vacuum. The resultingcopolymer was characterized by NMR, and dynamic viscosity was checked onARES Rheometer.

Example-4b Secondary Amine of Aminoethylaminoisobutyl Reacted with AA

A trimethylsiloxy-terminated, secondary amine functionalpolydimethylsiloxane having a DP of 350 and which contained 2 pendantaminoethylaminoisobutyl functionalities (300 g) was reacted withgluconolactone (4.14 g) in 200 g ethanol solvent at 74° C. for 6 hoursto form a reaction mixture. The amine content in the polyorganosiloxaneafter the reaction reduced from 0.155 to 0.074 meq/g. H-NMR confirmedthe consumption of primary amines by gluconolactone through amidelinkage. In the second step, 1.12 g acetic anhydride (AA) was added to242 g of the reaction mixture (60.3% concentration) and reacted at 74 Cfor 9 hours. The secondary amine of polyorganosiloxane reacted with AAand formed acetic acid as a byproduct. Ethanol solvent and acetic acidwere stripped at 1 mm/Hg vacuum. The resulting copolymer wascharacterized by NMR.

Example-5a Secondary Amine of Aminoethylaminopropyl Reacted with DCL

A trimethylsiloxy-terminated, secondary amine functionalpolydimethylsiloxane having a DP of 350 and containing 2 terminalaminoethylaminopropyl functionalities (400 g) was reacted withgluconolactone (4.96 g) in 100 g ethanol solvent at 74° C. for 7 hours.The amine content in the polyorganosiloxane after the reaction reducedfrom 0.138 to 0.078 meq/g. H-NMR confirmed the consumption of primaryamines of the polyorganosiloxane by gluconolactone through amidelinkage. In the second step, 1.80 g 1-chlorodecane (DCL) was added to170.5 g of reaction mixture (61.8% concentration) and reacted at 74° C.for 9 hours. The secondary amine of the polyorganosiloxane was difficultto react with decyl chloride, and the reaction did not go to completion(20% reacted). Ethanol solvent was stripped under vacuum. The resultingpolymer was characterized by NMR.

Example-6a Epoxysiloxane Reaction with N-Methylglucamine

A polydimethylhydrogensiloxane with a DP of 100 and containing 2terminal hydrogen bonded silicon atoms (200 g) was reacted with 4.95 gallylglycidylether (AGE) in the presence of 0.10 g Pt IV/IPA catalystsolution (5 ppm Pt). The hydrosilylation reaction to form an epoxyfunctional polyorganosiloxane was complete in 3 hours at 100 to 120° C.as shown by no SiH peak was observed in FTIR spectra. The epoxyfunctional polyorganosiloxane (100 g) was then reacted with 4.2 gN-methylglucamine in 100 g ethanol solvent at 75° C. The reaction wascomplete in ˜11 hours. Ethanol solvent was stripped under vacuum. Theresulting copolymer was characterized by NMR.

Example-6b Epoxysiloxane Reaction with N-Methylglucamine

A polydimethylhydrogensiloxane containing 2 terminal hydrogen bondedsilicon atoms (200 g) was reacted with 1.60 g allylglycidylether (AGE)in 108 g toluene in the presence of 0.10 g Pt IV/IPA catalyst solution(5 ppm Pt). The hydrosilylation reaction to form an epoxy functionalpolyorganosiloxane was complete in 5.5 hours at 85 to 95° C. as shown byno SiH peak was observed in FTIR spectra. The epoxy functionalpolyorganosiloxane (201.5 g) was then reacted with 2.7 gN-methylglucamine in 201.5 g of a solvent mixture of ethanol IPA (1:1 byweight) at 74° C. The reaction was complete in ˜11 hours. Ethanol andIPA solvents were stripped under vacuum. The resulting copolymer wascharacterized by NMR.

Example-6c Epoxysiloxane Reaction with N-Methylglucamine

A trimethylsiloxy-terminated polydimethylhydrogensiloxane containing1.87 pendant SiH groups (200 g) was reacted with 1.94 gallylglycidylether (AGE) in the presence of 0.12 g Pt IV/IPA catalystsolution (5 ppm Pt). The hydrosilylation reaction to form an epoxyfunctional polyorganosiloxane was complete in 3.5 hours at 90 to 100° C.as shown by no SiH peak was observed in FTIR spectra. The epoxyfunctional polyorganosiloxane (160 g) was then reacted with 2.68 gN-methylglucamine in 160 g ethanol IPA (1:1 by weight) solvent at 74° C.The reaction was complete in 8 hours. Ethanol and IPA solvents werestripped under vacuum. The resulting copolymer was characterized by NMR.

Example-6d Epoxysiloxane Reaction with N-Methylglucamine

A trimethylsiloxy-terminated polydimethylhydrogensiloxane containing 4pendant SiH groups (160 g) was reacted with 1.94 g AGE in 100 g toluenein the presence of 0.12 g Pt IV/IPA catalyst solution (5 ppm Pt). Thehydrosilylation reaction was complete in 4.5 hours at 85 to 100° C. asshown by no SiH peak was observed in FTIR spectra. The resulting epoxyfunctional polyorganosiloxane (140 g) was then reacted with 2.9 gN-methylglucamine in 220 g ethanol IPA (1:1 by weight) solvent at 74° C.The reaction was complete in ˜9 hours. Ethanol and IPA solvents werestripped under vacuum. The resulting copolymer was characterized by NMR.

Example-7 Aminopropyl Functional Siloxane Based Saccharide SiloxaneCopolymers

Aminopropyl functional polyorganosiloxanes have only primary amines inthe molecule and, therefore, the reaction with gluconolactone leaves nounreacted amines for protection. These copolymers were hydrolyticallystable when emulsified and heat aged at 50° C. The following examplesillustrate the synthesis of aminopropyl functional siloxanes.

Example-7a Aminopropyl Functional Siloxane Based Saccharide SiloxaneCopolymers

A trimethylsiloxy-terminated, amine functional polydimethylsiloxanehaving DP of 350 and containing 2 pendant aminopropyl functionalities(300 g) was reacted with 4.06 g gluconolactone in 203 g ethanol solventat 74° C. for 8.5 hours. The amine content in the polyorganosiloxaneafter the reaction was 0.003 meq/g. H-NMR confirmed the consumption ofall primary amines of the amine functional polyorganosiloxane bygluconolactone through amide linkage. Ethanol solvent was then strippedunder vacuum. The resulting copolymer was characterized by NMR.

Example-7b Aminopropyl Functional Siloxane Based Saccharide SiloxaneCopolymers

A trimethylsiloxy-terminated, amine functional polydimethylsiloxanehaving DP of 350 and containing 4 pendant aminopropyl functionalities(250 g) was reacted with 6.72 g gluconolactone in 250 g ethanol solventat 74° C. for 10 hours. The amine content in the polyorganosiloxaneafter the reaction reduced from 0.151 to 0.014 meq/g. H-NMR confirmedthe consumption of all primary amines of the polyorganosiloxane bygluconolactone through amide linkage. Ethanol solvent was then strippedunder vacuum. The copolymer was characterized by NMR.

Example 8

A polydiorganosiloxane having aminoethylaminopropyl functional groupswas prepared by mixing 987.87 g of linear silanol functionalpolydimethylsiloxane fluid, and 15.56 g (76.1 mmole) ofmethylaminoethylaminoproyldimethylethoxysilane. To this mixture wasadded 4.0 g (27.7 mmole) of octanoic acid. This mixture was heated withstirring for 4 h at 95°±5° C. The mixture was then stripped of volatilesby heating to 120°±5° C./25 mmHg and maintaining these conditions for 3hours. Characterization by 1H, 13C and 29Si NMR indicated that thedesired reaction had occurred.

To a mixture of 303.74 g of a polydiorganosiloxane made from reaction ofthe telechelic aminoethylaminopropyl functional polydimethylsiloxane andgluconolactone (0.07 meg amine/g polymer) and 200 g ethanol was added1.8 g (0.024 mole) of glycidol. This mixture was heated with stirringfor 4 h at 75°±5° C. At this point, the H-NMR indicated that thereaction had completed. Most of the ethanol was removed on a rotaryevaporator by heating to 50°±5° C. and <35 mmHg. The crude product wasplaced on a high vacuum line overnight to remove the remainder of theethanol. Characterization by 1H, 13C and 29Si NMR and amine titrationindicated that the desired reaction had occurred to form a copolymer.

Example 9

A polymer was prepared as in example 1a by reacting DOW CORNING® Q2-8175Fluid (Dow Corning Corp., Midland, Mich.), a 150-400 cst.trimethylsiloxy-terminated, polydimethylsiloxane with pendantaminoethylaminoisobutyl groups (approximately 2.3 mole percent), withgluconolactone.

To a mixture of 120.76 g of the polymer (0.250 meg amine/g polymer) in79.24 g ethanol was added 2.24 g (30.0 mmole) glycidol. This mixture washeated with stirring for 4 h at 75°±5° C. At this point, the 1H-NMRindicated that the reaction had completed. Most of the ethanol wasremoved on a rotary evaporator by heating to 50°±5° C. and <35 mmHg. Thecrude product was placed on a high vacuum line overnight to remove theremainder of the ethanol. Characterization by 1H, 13C and 29Si NMR andamine titration indicated that the desired reaction had occurred to forma copolymer.

Example 10

To a mixture of 981.7 g of linear silanol functionalpolydimethylsiloxane fluid was added 11.1 g (68.8 mmoles) ofhexamethyldisilazane and 0.05 g of trifluoroacetic acid. The mixture washeated and maintained at 60°±5° C. for 1.5 h. Next, 8.37 g (38.1 mmoles)of aminoethylaminoisobutylmethyldimethoxysilane was added with 2.0 g ofoctanoic acid. This mixture was heated with stirring for 4 h at 95°±5°C. The mixture was then stripped of volatiles by heating to 120°±5°C./25 mmHg and maintaining these conditions for 3 hours.Characterization by 1H, 13C and 29Si NMR indicated that the desiredreaction had occurred to form a polyorganosiloxane having 2 pendantaminoethylaminoisobutyl groups.

To a mixture of 100.01 g of the polyorganosiloxane (prepared above)having 2 pendant aminoethylaminoisobutyl groups (0.145 meg amine/gpolymer) and 200.10 g ethanol was added 1.29 g (7.0 mmole) ofgluconolactone. The mixture was heated with stirring for 4 h at 75°±5°C. Amine titration indicated that half of the amine had been reacted.Next, 0.54 g (7.3 mmole) of glycidol was added and the mixture washeated with stirring for 4 h at 75 °±5° C. At this point, the 1H-NMRindicated that the reaction had completed. Most of the ethanol wasremoved on a rotary evaporator by heating to 50°±5° C. and <35 mmHg. Thecrude product was placed on a high vacuum line overnight to remove theremainder of the ethanol. Characterization by 1H, 13C and 29Si NMR andamine titration indicated that the desired reaction had occurred to forma copolymer.

Example 11

A polydiorganosiloxane having aminoethylaminopropyl functional groupswas prepared by mixing 987.87 g of linear silanol functionalpolydimethylsiloxane fluid, and 15.56 g (76.1 mmole) ofmethylaminoethylaminoproyldimethylethoxysilane. To this mixture wasadded 4.0 g (27.7 mmole) of octanoic acid. This mixture was heated withstirring for 4 h at 95°±5° C. The mixture was then stripped of volatilesby heating to 120°±5° C./25 mmHg and maintaining these conditions for 3hours. Characterization by 1H, 13C and 29Si NMR indicated that thedesired reaction had occurred to form a telechelic aminoethylaminopropylfunctional polyorganosiloxane.

To a mixture of 150 g of the telechelic aminoethylaminopropyl functionalpolyorganosiloxane prepared above (0.14 meq amine/g polymer) and 150 gethanol was added 2.23 g (30.1 mmole) of glycidol. This mixture washeated with stirring for 4 h at 75 °±5° C. At this point, the 1H-NMRindicated that the reaction had completed. Most of the ethanol wasremoved on a rotary evaporator by heating to 50°±5° C. and <35 mmHg. Thecrude product was placed on a high vacuum line overnight to remove theremainder of the ethanol. Characterization by 1H, 13C and 29Si NMR andamine titration indicated that the desired reaction had occurred to forma copolymer.

Example-12 Aminopropyl Functional Siloxane Based Saccharide SiloxaneCopolymers

A saccharide siloxane having DP of 350 with terminal saccharidecomponents was prepared by reacting a polyorganosiloxane having terminalaminoethylaminopropyl groups with gluconolactone in the first step.Ethanol solvent was used to facilitate the reaction. Once all theprimary amines were converted to amides by reacting with gluconolactone,capping agents (e.g., AGE, DGE or AA) were reacted with remainingsecondary amines in the second step.

Example-12a Comparative

A polyorganosiloxane having two terminal aminoethylaminopropyl groupsand a DP of 350 (300 g) containing 0.140 meq amine/g was reacted withgluconolactone (3.74 g). Amine content in the polyorganosiloxane reducedto 0.067 meq/g. Ethanol was stripped from the reaction mixture undervacuum and a viscous product was obtained. H-NMR confirmed the completereaction of primary amines with gluconolactone. The product was heataged at 50° C. for 3 weeks and characterized by H-NMR and viscositymeasurement using an ARES Rheometer. Results are in Table 1.

Example-12b

The reaction mixture from example 12a containing 0.040 meq amine/g (229g) was reacted with allylglycidylether at 74° C. for 8 hours. H-NMRshowed complete reaction of secondary amine with epoxy groups of AGE.Ethanol solvent was then stripped under vacuum and a viscous copolymerwas obtained. The copolymer was heat aged at 50° C. for 3 weeks andcharacterized. The copolymer viscosity was checked on the ARESRheometer. Results are in Table 1.

Example-12c

The reaction mixture from the example 12a containing 0.040 meq amine/g(262 g) was reacted with dodecylglycidylether at 74° C. for 8 hours.H-NMR showed complete reaction of secondary amine with epoxy groups ofDGE. Ethanol solvent was then stripped under vacuum and a viscouscopolymer was obtained. The copolymer was heat aged at 50° C. for 3weeks and characterized. The copolymer viscosity was checked on the ARESRheometer. Results are in Table 1, below.

Example-12d

A reaction mixture was prepared as in example 12a. The reaction mixturecontained 0.045 meq amine/g, and this reaction mixture (240 g) wasreacted with acetic anhydride at 74° C. for 8 hours. H-NMR showedcomplete reaction of the secondary amine with anhydride functionality.Ethanol solvent was then stripped under vacuum and a viscous copolymerwas obtained. The copolymer was heat aged at 50° C. for 3 weeks andcharacterized. The copolymer viscosity was checked on a Rheometer.

Example 13

To a mixture of 150 g of a polyorganosiloxane (having a DP of 350 andterminal SiH groups) and 150 g of 2-propanol (IPA), was added 0.3 g ofsodium acetate and 2.13 g (11.5 mmole) of allyl xylitol. The mixture washeated with stirring to 60°±5° C. when 0.454 g of a 1 weight percentsolution of chloroplatinic acid (CPA) in IPA (7 ppm Pt) was added. Themixture was then heated with stirring for 7 h at 75°±5° C. Analysis ofthe reaction by FTIR indicated that >95% of the SiH had been consumed.Most of the IPA was removed on a rotary evaporator by heating to 60°±5°C. and <35 mmHg. The crude product was placed on a high vacuum lineovernight to remove the remainder of the IPA. Characterization by 1H,13C and 29Si NMR indicated that the desired reaction had occurred toform a copolymer.

Example 14 Polymer Emulsification, Speed Mixer

A copolymer (47.5 grams) from the examples above was blended with Isofol12 (2-butyloctanol) from Sasol Co. (2.5 grams), and further blended withTergitol 15-s-3 (which is a secondary ethoxylated (˜3) alcohol with 11to 15 carbon atoms) from the Dow Chemical Company of Midland, Mich., USA(1.0 grams) via a Hauschild Engineering Speed Mixer (Model # DAC 150 FZ)with a speed of 3500 rpm for 15 seconds in a max 100 cup. Tergitol15-s-40 (a secondary ethoxylated (˜40) alcohol with 11 to 15 carbonatoms, 70% active in water) also from Dow Chemical Company (5.5 grams)and de-ionized water (4.5 grams) were added and immediately subjected tohigh levels of mixing shear as provided by the Speed Mixer. Typically, 4cycles of mixing at 3500 rpm for 25 seconds each followed by mixer cupscraping were needed to fully transition the mixture to an oil-in-waterconfigured emulsion. Subsequent incremental additions of de-ionizedwater (totaling 39.0 grams) were also completed using the Speed Mixer.Post additions of preservatives into the water phase were made,consisting of Phenoxetol-Low Phenol (Phenoxyethanol) from Clariant (0.9grams) and Neolone 950 (methylisothiazolinone, 9.5% in water) from Rohmand Haas (0.079 grams). All mixing was completed at atmospheric pressureand at room temperature with some heat being generated during theinversion step to approximately 40° C. The resulting product was an oilin water emulsion with a mono-modal particle size distribution having avolume average particle diameter of 300.0 nanometers as measured by aMalvern particle size analyzer (model # MS-S). The copolymers weretested and the results are in Table 1. The product had a Non-VolatileContent (NVC) of 55% when two grams of emulsion was subjected to twohours at 105° C.

Example 15 Polymer Emulsification, Change Can Mixer

One of several variations of a saccharide siloxane copolymer (2042.5grams) prepared in the above examples was blended with Isofol 12(2-butyloctanol) from Sasol Co. (107.5 grams) and was further blendedwith Tergitol 15-s-3 (C11-C15 secondary ethoxylated (˜3) alcohol) fromDow Chemical Company (42.8 grams) via a Ross change can mixer equippedwith 2 disperser blades and an anchor style scraper blade commonlycalled a tri-shaft design (Model # VMC-1) with a speed of 40 rpm on thescraper blade for 3 minutes. Tergitol 15-s-40 (C11-C15 secondaryethoxylated (˜40) alcohol, 70% active in water) from Dow ChemicalCompany (236.8 grams) and de-ionized water (100.9 grams) were added andimmediately subjected to high levels of mixing shear as provided by theRoss Mixer. Typically 2 cycles of mixing at 4000 rpm on the disperserblades and 40 rpm on the scraper blade for 3 minutes each followed bymixer scraping with a spatula of both the blades and pot were needed tofully transition the mixture to an oil-in-water configured emulsion.Subsequent incremental additions of de-ionized water (totaling 1727grams) were also completed using the Ross Mixer. Post additions ofpreservatives were made into the water phase, consisting ofPhenoxetol-Low Phenol (Phenoxyethanol) from Clariant (38.7 grams) andNeolone 950 (methylisothiazolinone, 9.5% in water) from Rohm and Haas(3.4 grams). All mixing was completed under vacuum at a level of 20 inHg to minimize foaming. Natural heat was generated during the inversionstep and cooling was utilized on the mixer pot jacket to maintaintemperature below 40° C. The resulting product was an oil in wateremulsion with a mono-modal particle size distribution having a volumeaverage particle diameter of 300.0 nanometers as measured by a Malvernparticle size analyzer (model # MS-S) and with a Non-Volatile Content(NVC) of approximately 55% when two grams of emulsion was subjected totwo hours at 105° C.

Example 16 Internal Phase Extraction

The internal phase of the oil-in-water emulsion prepared in example 14was extracted by adding 10 grams of emulsion to a centrifuge tubefollowed by the addition of 30-40 grams of acetone. The mixture wasblended by hand or other method to disperse the acetone. The tubes wereplaced into a centrifuge with a G-force of 3600 (5 cm @ 8000 rpm,accuspin model #400). The non-polymer layer which was usually on the topwas decanted from the tube. Theacetone/water/surfactant/Isofol/preservative mixture was collected intoa separate container for further analysis. Two or three cycles ofacetone, mixing, and centrifugation were required to remove all butsmall traces of the water, surfactants, Isofol and preservatives fromthe emulsion which were evident visually with the appearance of a clearpolymer layer. This clear polymer layer was then poured into a suitablealuminum drying pan and placed into a chemical fume hood for overnightdrying. The extraction procedure was completed within a few days ofproducing the emulsion as well as after the emulsion was stored for sometime at either room temperature or 50° C. (typically 7 days at 50° C.).

Example 17 Internal Phase Rheological Measurement

Dried emulsion extracts containing mainly copolymer were examined fordynamic viscosity using a Rheometric Scientific rheometer (model # ARES)utilizing 40 mm parallel plates with a gap of 1 mm. A dynamic frequencysweep was conducted at 10% strain ranging from 0.05 Hz to 80 Hz.Analysis was conducted by plotting the original scan compared with heatand room temperature aged extractions. Results are in Table 1, below,for the samples tested.

Example 18 NMR Characterization

For each copolymer tested, 0.2 g of sample was weighed into a smallvial, and 0.175 g of CD3OD (Aldrich) and 2.5-2.7 g of CDCl3 containing0.03% toluene were added to the vial containing the sample and mixeduntil miscible. Proton NMR spectra were generated using a Varian Mercury300 MHZ spectrometer. Functional group concentrations were obtained bypeak integration of both the characteristic sample peaks and the tolueneinternal standard. The aldonamide proton on the carbon adjacent to thecarbonyl was used to determine the aldonamide concentration by using aninternal standard. The aldonamide concentration was compared after agingfor 4 weeks at 50° C. to the initial concentration to determine thechange in concentration. The results are in Table 1.

Example 19 Wet Combing Test

Samples of certain copolymers described above were formulated into hairconditioning compositions. The wet combing test was used to screen theconditioning benefit of the copolymers. When using a tensile tester, thefriction force while moving a comb through wet hair tress was measuredto indicate ease of comb. The combing force reduction correlated to theconditioning of the hair. The tensile tester used was Instron model4644, each hair tress was of comparable defined weight, width, lengthand type; combs were with defined spacing and material. Hair tresseswere washed and rinsed with the compositions at controlled temperatures.Combing force measurements were carried out in a climate controlled roomof constant temperature and humidity. Results of the wet combing test onthe hair samples are in Table 1, below.

TABLE 1 Example 17 Rheology Example 18 trendline @ H NMR Aged Example 194 wks 50° C. 4 wks 50° C. Example 17 Wet % retention % retention InitialMalvern S combing 6-8 (extracted (extracted internal phase Particle SizeExample wk 50° C. emulsion) emulsion) viscosity (Pas) D(v, 0.5) (μm)  2a0.032 20 55 137 0.261  9 0.033 68 30 0.36  3a 0.041 35 48 1523 0.337  8,11 0.041 17 30 0.433  6a 0.041 51 38 216 0.2  6c 0.043 60 77 44 0.48512c 0.057 4 32 120 0.38  6d 0.059 32 60 450 0.696  2b 0.196 12 33 760.347 12b 0.196 3 30 195 0.353  4b 0.484 25 59 136 0.397 12a Comparative0.532 0.5 8 310 0.343  7a 0.653 80 79 44 0.361  1b 0.150 97 0.318  1eComparative 0.208 595 0.268

1. A saccharide siloxane copolymer of formula:R² _(a)R¹ _((3-a))SiO—[(SiR²R¹O)_(m)—(SiR¹ ₂O)_(n)]_(y)—SiR¹ _((3-a))R²_(a); where each R¹ can be the same or different and each R¹ compriseshydrogen, an alkyl group, an organic group, or a group of formula R³-Q;Q comprises an epoxy, cycloalkylepoxy, primary or secondary amino,ethylenediamine, carboxy, halogen, vinyl, allyl, anhydride, or mercaptofunctionality; subscripts m and n are integers from 0 to 10,000 and maybe the same or different; each subscript a is independently 0, 1, 2, or3; subscript y is an integer such that the copolymer has a molecularweight less than 1 million; each R² has formula Z-(G¹)_(b)-(G²)_(c), andthere is an average of at least one R² per copolymer molecule, where G¹is a saccharide component comprising 5 to 12 carbon atoms, a quantity(b+c) has a value ranging from 1 to 10, and subscript b or subscript ccan be 0, G² is a saccharide component comprising 5 to 12 carbon atomsadditionally substituted with organic or organosilicon radicals, each Zis a linking group and is independently selected from the groupconsisting of: —R³—N(R⁸)—C(O)—R⁴—, —R³—CH(OH)—CH₂—N(R⁸)—R⁴—, or—R³—CH(N(R⁴)(R⁸))CH₂OH; where each R³ and each R⁴ are divalent spacergroups comprising a group of formula (R⁵)_(r)(R⁶)_(s)(R⁷)_(t), where atleast one of subscripts r, s and t is 1, and each R⁵ and each R⁷ areindependently either an alkylene group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms or agroup of formula (R⁹O)_(p), where  subscript p is an integer with avalue ranging from 1 to 50, and  each R⁹ is a divalent organic group,and  each R⁹⁰ may be the same or different, each R⁶ is —N(R⁸)—, where R⁸is selected from R³, a group of formula Z—X, an unsaturated hydrocarbongroup, or a reaction product of —N(H)— with an epoxy functional group, acycloalkylepoxy functional group, a glycidyl ether functional group, anacid anhydride functional group, or a lactone;  each X is independentlya divalent a carboxylic acid, phosphate, sulfate, sulfonate orquaternary ammonium radical, and with the provisos that at least one ofR³ and R⁴ must be present in the linking group, and each R³ and each R⁴may be the same or different.
 2. The copolymer of claim 1, wheresubscript y is greater than 0 and at least one of subscript m andsubscript n is greater than
 0. 3. The copolymer of claim 1, where eachsubscript a is 0 and each R¹ is an alkyl group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms.4. A method for making a copolymer according to any one of claim 1comprising: 1) reacting an amine functional polyorganosiloxane,containing a primary amine and a secondary amine, with a sugar lactone,2) reacting the product of step 1) with a capping agent selected from alactone, a halogenated unsaturated compound, an epoxy functionalcompound, or an acid anhydride.
 5. The method of claim 4, where thesugar lactone is an aldonolactone.
 6. The method of claim 4, where thelactone in step 2) is selected from: butyrolactone, epsiloncaprolactone, gamma gluconolactone, delta gluconolactone, andlactobionolactone.
 7. The method according to claim 4, where thehalogenated unsaturated compound is an alkenyl chloride.
 8. The methodaccording to claim 4, where the epoxy functional compound is selectedfrom allyl epoxy functional compounds, cycloalkylepoxy functionalcompounds, glycidyl ether functional compounds, and glycidol.
 9. Themethod according to claim 4, where the acid anhydride comprises aceticanhydride, chloroacetic anhydride, propionic anhydride, crotonicanhydride, methacrylic anhydride, butyric anhydride, isobutyricanhydride, diethyl pyrocarbonate, or 4-pentenoic anhydride.
 10. A methodfor making a copolymer according to claim 1 comprising: 1) reacting anepoxy functional polyorganosiloxane with an n-alkyl glucamine. 11.(canceled)
 12. (canceled)
 13. (canceled)
 14. The method of claim 10,where the ingredients further comprise an alkene.
 15. (canceled)
 16. Amethod for making a copolymer according to claim 1 comprising: 1)reacting an n-alkyl-glucamine with an alkenyl functional epoxy compound,and 2) hydrosilylating the product of step 1) with apolyorganohydrogensiloxane.
 17. The method of claim 16, where then-alkyl glucamine is n-methyl glucamine.
 18. A composition comprising:(A) the copolymer according to claim 1 and (B) an additional ingredient.19. The composition of claim 18, where ingredient (B) comprises: (ii) acarrier medium suitable to permit topical application composition to aportion of the body, (iii) a cross-linker, (iv) a surfactant, or (v) acombination thereof.
 20. The composition of claim 19, where ingredient(iii) is present, and ingredient (iii) comprises water.
 21. Thecomposition of claim 20, where the composition is an emulsion.
 22. Acomposition according to claim 18 where the composition is a personalcare composition adapted to provide a benefit to the a portion of thebody to which it is applied.